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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.08, 887.79 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.08, 887.79 and 468.84 is: 647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.08 : 887.79 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.08/887.79 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.08x = 887.79 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.08x = 416,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,231.46/643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.25

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