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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.20, 889.31 and 504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.20, 889.31 and 504.07 is: 695.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.20 : 889.31 = 504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.20/889.31 = 504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.20x = 889.31 × 504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.20x = 448,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,274.49/644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.86

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