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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.24, 889.64 and 411.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.24, 889.64 and 411.77 is: 568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.24 : 889.64 = 411.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.24/889.64 = 411.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.24x = 889.64 × 411.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.24x = 366,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,320.56/644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.61

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