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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.24, 889.74 and 411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.24, 889.74 and 411.50 is: 568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.24 : 889.74 = 411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.24/889.74 = 411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.24x = 889.74 × 411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.24x = 366,128.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,128.01/644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.31

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