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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.18, 889.20 and 408.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.18, 889.20 and 408.53 is: 563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.18 : 889.20 = 408.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.18/889.20 = 408.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.18x = 889.20 × 408.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.18x = 363,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,267.10/644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.93

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