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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.07, 889.35 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.07, 889.35 and 447.24 is: 617.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.07 : 889.35 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.07/889.35 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.07x = 889.35 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.07x = 397,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,752.89/644.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.56

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