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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.76, 888.57 and 478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.76, 888.57 and 478.71 is: 659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.76 : 888.57 = 478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.76/888.57 = 478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.76x = 888.57 × 478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.76x = 425,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,367.34/644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.73

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