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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.80, 890.68 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.80, 890.68 and 506.66 is: 699.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.80 : 890.68 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.80/890.68 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.80x = 890.68 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.80x = 451,271.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,271.93/644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.86

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