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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.94, 889.24 and 468.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.94, 889.24 and 468.98 is: 647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.94 : 889.24 = 468.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.94/889.24 = 468.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.94x = 889.24 × 468.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.94x = 417,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,035.78/643.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.63

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