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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.66, 888.46 and 615.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.66, 888.46 and 615.50 is: 848.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.66 : 888.46 = 615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.66/888.46 = 615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.66x = 888.46 × 615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.66x = 546,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,847.13/644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.27

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