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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.51, 887.78 and 544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.51, 887.78 and 544.82 is: 750.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.51 : 887.78 = 544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.51/887.78 = 544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.51x = 887.78 × 544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.51x = 483,677.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,677.22/644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.45

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