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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.08, 888.68 and 434.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.08, 888.68 and 434.65 is: 599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.08 : 888.68 = 434.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.08/888.68 = 434.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.08x = 888.68 × 434.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.08x = 386,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,261.41/644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.71

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