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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.01, 889.16 and 469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.01, 889.16 and 469.05 is: 647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.01 : 889.16 = 469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.01/889.16 = 469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.01x = 889.16 × 469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.01x = 417,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,058.15/644.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.60

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