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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 890.88 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 890.88 and 540.96 is: 747.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 890.88 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/890.88 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 890.88 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 481,930.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,930.44/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.60

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