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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 888.88 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 888.88 and 423.36 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 888.88 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/888.88 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 888.88 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 376,316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,316.24/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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