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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 889.89 and 423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 889.89 and 423.68 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 889.89 = 423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/889.89 = 423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 889.89 × 423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 377,028.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,028.60/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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