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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 889.64 and 458.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 889.64 and 458.95 is: 632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 889.64 = 458.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/889.64 = 458.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 889.64 × 458.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 408,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,300.28/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.28

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