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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.40, 890.73 and 593.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.40, 890.73 and 593.37 is: 820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.40 : 890.73 = 593.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.40/890.73 = 593.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.40x = 890.73 × 593.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.40x = 528,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,532.46/644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.19

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