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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.36, 889.48 and 423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.36, 889.48 and 423.73 is: 584.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.36 : 889.48 = 423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.36/889.48 = 423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.36x = 889.48 × 423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.36x = 376,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,901.00/644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.93

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