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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.14, 888.31 and 434.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.14, 888.31 and 434.35 is: 599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.14 : 888.31 = 434.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.14/888.31 = 434.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.14x = 888.31 × 434.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.14x = 385,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,837.45/644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.00

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