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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.36, 888.84 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.36, 888.84 and 437 is: 602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.36 : 888.84 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.36/888.84 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.36x = 888.84 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.36x = 388,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,423.08/644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.80

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