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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 889.40 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 889.40 and 408.52 is: 563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 889.40 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/889.40 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 889.40 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 363,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,337.69/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.59

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