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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.38, 888.84 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.38, 888.84 and 520.04 is: 717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.38 : 888.84 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.38/888.84 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.38x = 888.84 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.38x = 462,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,234.58/644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.34

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