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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.22, 888.77 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.22, 888.77 and 504.09 is: 695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.22 : 888.77 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.22/888.77 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.22x = 888.77 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.22x = 448,021.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,021.33/644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.45

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