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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.47, 889.46 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.47, 889.46 and 408.54 is: 563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.47 : 889.46 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.47/889.46 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.47x = 889.46 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.47x = 363,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,373.50/644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.83

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