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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.19, 889.72 and 544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.19, 889.72 and 544.93 is: 752.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.19 : 889.72 = 544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.19/889.72 = 544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.19x = 889.72 × 544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.19x = 484,831.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,831.53/644.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.63

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