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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.83, 888.60 and 627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.83, 888.60 and 627.68 is: 863.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.83 : 888.60 = 627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.83/888.60 = 627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.83x = 888.60 × 627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.83x = 557,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,756.45/645.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.63

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