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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.70, 888.82 and 512.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.70, 888.82 and 512.36 is: 706.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.70 : 888.82 = 512.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.70/888.82 = 512.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.70x = 888.82 × 512.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.70x = 455,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,398.05/644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.37

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