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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 889.38 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 889.38 and 411.60 is: 568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 889.38 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/889.38 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 889.38 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 366,068.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,068.81/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.29

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