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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.45, 889.77 and 434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.45, 889.77 and 434.87 is: 600.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.45 : 889.77 = 434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.45/889.77 = 434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.45x = 889.77 × 434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.45x = 386,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,934.28/644.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.41

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