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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.67, 889.31 and 408.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.67, 889.31 and 408.17 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.67 : 889.31 = 408.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.67/889.31 = 408.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.67x = 889.31 × 408.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.67x = 362,992.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,992.91/644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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