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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.84, 887.76 and 496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.84, 887.76 and 496.16 is: 684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.84 : 887.76 = 496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.84/887.76 = 496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.84x = 887.76 × 496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.84x = 440,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,471.00/643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.13

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