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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 888.84 and 434.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 888.84 and 434.71 is: 599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 888.84 = 434.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/888.84 = 434.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 888.84 × 434.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 386,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,387.64/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.46

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