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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.67, 889.32 and 434.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.67, 889.32 and 434.91 is: 599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.67 : 889.32 = 434.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.67/889.32 = 434.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.67x = 889.32 × 434.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.67x = 386,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,774.16/644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.96

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