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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.03, 886.72 and 503.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.03, 886.72 and 503.97 is: 693.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.03 : 886.72 = 503.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.03/886.72 = 503.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.03x = 886.72 × 503.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.03x = 446,880.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,880.28/644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.88

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