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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.08, 888.72 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.08, 888.72 and 469.60 is: 647.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.08 : 888.72 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.08/888.72 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.08x = 888.72 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.08x = 417,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,342.91/644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.97

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