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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.34, 888.50 and 478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.34, 888.50 and 478.28 is: 659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.34 : 888.50 = 478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.34/888.50 = 478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.34x = 888.50 × 478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.34x = 424,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,951.78/644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.51

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