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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.14, 888.33 and 423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.14, 888.33 and 423.01 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.14 : 888.33 = 423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.14/888.33 = 423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.14x = 888.33 × 423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.14x = 375,772.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,772.47/644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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