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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.10, 888.80 and 422.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.10, 888.80 and 422.67 is: 583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.10 : 888.80 = 422.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.10/888.80 = 422.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.10x = 888.80 × 422.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.10x = 375,669.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,669.10/644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.25

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