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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.07, 887.99 and 433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.07, 887.99 and 433.95 is: 598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.07 : 887.99 = 433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.07/887.99 = 433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.07x = 887.99 × 433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.07x = 385,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,343.26/644.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.29

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