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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.20, 888.48 and 627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.20, 888.48 and 627.36 is: 866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.20 : 888.48 = 627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.20/888.48 = 627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.20x = 888.48 × 627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.20x = 557,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,396.81/643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.60

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