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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.80, 887.70 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.80, 887.70 and 447.48 is: 617.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.80 : 887.70 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.80/887.70 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.80x = 887.70 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.80x = 397,228.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,228.00/643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.01

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