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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.51, 889.35 and 533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.51, 889.35 and 533.54 is: 736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.51 : 889.35 = 533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.51/889.35 = 533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.51x = 889.35 × 533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.51x = 474,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,504.02/644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.22

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