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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.87, 887.49 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.87, 887.49 and 444.78 is: 614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.87 : 887.49 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.87/887.49 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.87x = 887.49 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.87x = 394,737.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,737.80/642.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.02

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