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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.79, 890.15 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.79, 890.15 and 504.60 is: 696.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.79 : 890.15 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.79/890.15 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.79x = 890.15 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.79x = 449,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,167.17/644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.61

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