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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.90, 888.98 and 504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.90, 888.98 and 504.70 is: 695.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.90 : 888.98 = 504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.90/888.98 = 504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.90x = 888.98 × 504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.90x = 448,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,663.46/644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.72

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