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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.45, 888.75 and 479.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.45, 888.75 and 479.07 is: 660.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.45 : 888.75 = 479.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.45/888.75 = 479.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.45x = 888.75 × 479.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.45x = 425,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,773.46/644.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.68

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