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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.12, 888.76 and 411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.12, 888.76 and 411.16 is: 567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.12 : 888.76 = 411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.12/888.76 = 411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.12x = 888.76 × 411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.12x = 365,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,422.56/644.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.32

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