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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.36, 888.06 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.36, 888.06 and 495.74 is: 684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.36 : 888.06 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.36/888.06 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.36x = 888.06 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.36x = 440,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,245.95/643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.29

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