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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.34, 888.48 and 496.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.34, 888.48 and 496.65 is: 684.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.34 : 888.48 = 496.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.34/888.48 = 496.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.34x = 888.48 × 496.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.34x = 441,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,263.59/644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.83

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