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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.72, 890.04 and 497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.72, 890.04 and 497.04 is: 686.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.72 : 890.04 = 497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.72/890.04 = 497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.72x = 890.04 × 497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.72x = 442,385.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,385.48/644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.17

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