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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 888.32 and 467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 888.32 and 467.30 is: 643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 888.32 = 467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/888.32 = 467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 888.32 × 467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 415,105.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,105.16/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.93

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