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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.29, 888.98 and 407.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.29, 888.98 and 407.81 is: 562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.29 : 888.98 = 407.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.29/888.98 = 407.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.29x = 888.98 × 407.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.29x = 362,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,538.18/644.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.70

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