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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.95, 888.73 and 458.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.95, 888.73 and 458.65 is: 632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.95 : 888.73 = 458.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.95/888.73 = 458.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.95x = 888.73 × 458.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.95x = 407,616.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,616.01/644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.01

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