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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 893.28 and 636.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 893.28 and 636.72 is: 882.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 893.28 = 636.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/893.28 = 636.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 893.28 × 636.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 568,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,769.24/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.31

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