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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 888.44 and 457.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 888.44 and 457.61 is: 631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 888.44 = 457.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/888.44 = 457.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 888.44 × 457.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 406,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,552.30/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.25

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