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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.76, 888.27 and 457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.76, 888.27 and 457.95 is: 630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.76 : 888.27 = 457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.76/888.27 = 457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.76x = 888.27 × 457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.76x = 406,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,784.86/644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.91

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