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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.81, 888.77 and 447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.81, 888.77 and 447.98 is: 617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.81 : 888.77 = 447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.81/888.77 = 447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.81x = 888.77 × 447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.81x = 398,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,147.86/644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.47

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