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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.20, 887.48 and 447.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.20, 887.48 and 447.37 is: 616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.20 : 887.48 = 447.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.20/887.48 = 447.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.20x = 887.48 × 447.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.20x = 397,031.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,031.93/644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.32

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