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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.50, 888.36 and 504.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.50, 888.36 and 504.37 is: 695.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.50 : 888.36 = 504.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.50/888.36 = 504.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.50x = 888.36 × 504.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.50x = 448,062.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,062.13/644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.21

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