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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.34, 889.17 and 470.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.34, 889.17 and 470.42 is: 649.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.34 : 889.17 = 470.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.34/889.17 = 470.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.34x = 889.17 × 470.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.34x = 418,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,283.35/644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.17

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