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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.35, 888.63 and 519.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.35, 888.63 and 519.97 is: 717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.35 : 888.63 = 519.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.35/888.63 = 519.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.35x = 888.63 × 519.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.35x = 462,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,060.94/644.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.10

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