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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.83, 889.17 and 497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.83, 889.17 and 497.14 is: 685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.83 : 889.17 = 497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.83/889.17 = 497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.83x = 889.17 × 497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.83x = 442,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,041.97/644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.52

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