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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.41, 888.71 and 545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.41, 888.71 and 545.29 is: 752.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.41 : 888.71 = 545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.41/888.71 = 545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.41x = 888.71 × 545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.41x = 484,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,604.68/644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.01

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