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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.16, 887.98 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.16, 887.98 and 495.52 is: 684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.16 : 887.98 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.16/887.98 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.16x = 887.98 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.16x = 440,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,011.85/643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.14

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