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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.23, 888.57 and 597.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.23, 888.57 and 597.45 is: 824.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.23 : 888.57 = 597.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.23/888.57 = 597.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.23x = 888.57 × 597.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.23x = 530,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,876.15/644.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.05

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