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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.83, 888.95 and 487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.83, 888.95 and 487.64 is: 672.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.83 : 888.95 = 487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.83/888.95 = 487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.83x = 888.95 × 487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.83x = 433,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,491.02/644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.26

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