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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.91, 888.68 and 478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.91, 888.68 and 478.60 is: 660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.91 : 888.68 = 478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.91/888.68 = 478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.91x = 888.68 × 478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.91x = 425,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,317.63/643.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.53

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