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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.40, 888.84 and 408.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.40, 888.84 and 408.29 is: 563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.40 : 888.84 = 408.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.40/888.84 = 408.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.40x = 888.84 × 408.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.40x = 362,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,900.04/644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.16

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