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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.62, 887.52 and 478.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.62, 887.52 and 478.15 is: 659.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.62 : 887.52 = 478.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.62/887.52 = 478.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.62x = 887.52 × 478.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.62x = 424,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,367.69/643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.35

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