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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.62, 889.95 and 467.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.62, 889.95 and 467.41 is: 645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.62 : 889.95 = 467.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.62/889.95 = 467.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.62x = 889.95 × 467.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.62x = 415,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,974.54/644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.30

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