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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 888.39 and 494.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 888.39 and 494.66 is: 682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 888.39 = 494.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/888.39 = 494.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 888.39 × 494.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 439,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,453.22/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.51

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