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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.29, 889.18 and 423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.29, 889.18 and 423.33 is: 584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.29 : 889.18 = 423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.29/889.18 = 423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.29x = 889.18 × 423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.29x = 376,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,412.18/644.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.23

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