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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.08, 887.76 and 456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.08, 887.76 and 456.96 is: 630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.08 : 887.76 = 456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.08/887.76 = 456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.08x = 887.76 × 456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.08x = 405,670.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,670.81/643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.82

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