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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.19, 889.33 and 504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.19, 889.33 and 504.01 is: 695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.19 : 889.33 = 504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.19/889.33 = 504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.19x = 889.33 × 504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.19x = 448,226.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,226.47/644.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.80

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