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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.05, 888.33 and 494.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.05, 888.33 and 494.65 is: 682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.05 : 888.33 = 494.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.05/888.33 = 494.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.05x = 888.33 × 494.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.05x = 439,412.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,412.43/644.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.26

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