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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.06, 888.46 and 496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.06, 888.46 and 496.64 is: 685.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.06 : 888.46 = 496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.06/888.46 = 496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.06x = 888.46 × 496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.06x = 441,244.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,244.77/644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.10

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