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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.08, 887.82 and 519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.08, 887.82 and 519.16 is: 715.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.08 : 887.82 = 519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.08/887.82 = 519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.08x = 887.82 × 519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.08x = 460,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,920.63/644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.63

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