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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.42, 888.47 and 526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.42, 888.47 and 526.28 is: 725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.42 : 888.47 = 526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.42/888.47 = 526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.42x = 888.47 × 526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.42x = 467,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,583.99/644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.59

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