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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.82, 888.97 and 504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.82, 888.97 and 504.39 is: 695.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.82 : 888.97 = 504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.82/888.97 = 504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.82x = 888.97 × 504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.82x = 448,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,387.58/644.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.37

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