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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.99, 890.87 and 480.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.99, 890.87 and 480.57 is: 662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.99 : 890.87 = 480.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.99/890.87 = 480.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.99x = 890.87 × 480.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.99x = 428,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,122.99/645.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.74

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