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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 888.94 and 434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 888.94 and 434.70 is: 599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 888.94 = 434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/888.94 = 434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 888.94 × 434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 386,422.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,422.76/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.52

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