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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.92, 890.02 and 408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.92, 890.02 and 408.78 is: 564.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.92 : 890.02 = 408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.92/890.02 = 408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.92x = 890.02 × 408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.92x = 363,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,822.38/644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.14

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