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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.77, 888.73 and 504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.77, 888.73 and 504.66 is: 695.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.77 : 888.73 = 504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.77/888.73 = 504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.77x = 888.73 × 504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.77x = 448,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,506.48/644.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.61

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