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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 889.52 and 551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 889.52 and 551.84 is: 761.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 889.52 = 551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/889.52 = 551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 889.52 × 551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 490,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,872.72/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.47

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