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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 888.48 and 478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 888.48 and 478.32 is: 659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 888.48 = 478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/888.48 = 478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 888.48 × 478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 424,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,977.75/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.62

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