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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.52, 888 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.52, 888 and 495.92 is: 684.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.52 : 888 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.52/888 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.52x = 888 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.52x = 440,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,376.96/643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.33

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