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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.35, 888.73 and 408.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.35, 888.73 and 408.05 is: 562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.35 : 888.73 = 408.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.35/888.73 = 408.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.35x = 888.73 × 408.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.35x = 362,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,648.61/644.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.81

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