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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.32, 888.54 and 597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.32, 888.54 and 597.16 is: 823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.32 : 888.54 = 597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.32/888.54 = 597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.32x = 888.54 × 597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.32x = 530,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,600.55/644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.50

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