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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.97, 889.95 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.97, 889.95 and 408.52 is: 563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.97 : 889.95 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.97/889.95 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.97x = 889.95 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.97x = 363,562.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,562.37/644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.69

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