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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.06, 887.88 and 422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.06, 887.88 and 422.94 is: 583.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.06 : 887.88 = 422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.06/887.88 = 422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.06x = 887.88 × 422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.06x = 375,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,519.97/644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.05

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