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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 887.67 and 504.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 887.67 and 504.64 is: 694.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 887.67 = 504.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/887.67 = 504.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 887.67 × 504.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 447,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,953.79/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.85

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