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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.05, 889.16 and 423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.05, 889.16 and 423.38 is: 584.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.05 : 889.16 = 423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.05/889.16 = 423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.05x = 889.16 × 423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.05x = 376,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,452.56/644.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.51

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