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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.95, 888.39 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.95, 888.39 and 455.18 is: 627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.95 : 888.39 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.95/888.39 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.95x = 888.39 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.95x = 404,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,372.92/643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.96

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