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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.46, 889.35 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.46, 889.35 and 504.72 is: 696.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.46 : 889.35 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.46/889.35 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.46x = 889.35 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.46x = 448,872.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,872.73/644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.51

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