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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 889.44 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 889.44 and 436.64 is: 603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 889.44 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/889.44 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 889.44 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 388,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,365.08/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.05

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