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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.33, 889.48 and 411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.33, 889.48 and 411.59 is: 568.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.33 : 889.48 = 411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.33/889.48 = 411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.33x = 889.48 × 411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.33x = 366,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,103.81/644.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.19

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