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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.88, 891.96 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.88, 891.96 and 447.24 is: 617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.88 : 891.96 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.88/891.96 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.88x = 891.96 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.88x = 398,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,920.19/645.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.64

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