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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.82, 891.52 and 488.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.82, 891.52 and 488.48 is: 674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.82 : 891.52 = 488.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.82/891.52 = 488.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.82x = 891.52 × 488.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.82x = 435,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,484.01/645.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.31

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