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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.76, 644.44 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.76, 644.44 and 435.76 is: 644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.76 : 644.44 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.76/644.44 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.76x = 644.44 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.76x = 280,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,821.17/435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.44

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