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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.17, 888.54 and 408.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.17, 888.54 and 408.19 is: 563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.17 : 888.54 = 408.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.17/888.54 = 408.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.17x = 888.54 × 408.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.17x = 362,693.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,693.14/644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.04

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