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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 888.70 and 408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 888.70 and 408.46 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 888.70 = 408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/888.70 = 408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 888.70 × 408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 362,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,998.40/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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