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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 887.76 and 488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 887.76 and 488.52 is: 673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 887.76 = 488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/887.76 = 488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 887.76 × 488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 433,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,688.52/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.39

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