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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.80, 888.53 and 467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.80, 888.53 and 467.33 is: 644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.80 : 888.53 = 467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.80/888.53 = 467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.80x = 888.53 × 467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.80x = 415,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,236.72/643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.98

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