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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.49, 889.52 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.49, 889.52 and 423.02 is: 583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.49 : 889.52 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.49/889.52 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.49x = 889.52 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.49x = 376,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,284.86/644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.85

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