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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.73, 889.18 and 545.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.73, 889.18 and 545.38 is: 752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.73 : 889.18 = 545.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.73/889.18 = 545.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.73x = 889.18 × 545.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.73x = 484,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,940.99/644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.16

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