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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.67, 889.01 and 423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.67, 889.01 and 423.61 is: 585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.67 : 889.01 = 423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.67/889.01 = 423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.67x = 889.01 × 423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.67x = 376,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,590.77/643.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.06

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