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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.34, 888.03 and 533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.34, 888.03 and 533.22 is: 734.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.34 : 888.03 = 533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.34/888.03 = 533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.34x = 888.03 × 533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.34x = 473,515.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,515.36/644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.88

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