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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.11, 889.25 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.11, 889.25 and 423.44 is: 584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.11 : 889.25 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.11/889.25 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.11x = 889.25 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.11x = 376,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,544.02/644.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.60

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