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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 887.48 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 887.48 and 410.72 is: 566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 887.48 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/887.48 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 887.48 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 364,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,505.79/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.00

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