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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.20, 887.28 and 444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.20, 887.28 and 444.30 is: 612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.20 : 887.28 = 444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.20/887.28 = 444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.20x = 887.28 × 444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.20x = 394,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,218.50/643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.90

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