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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 890.36 and 608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 890.36 and 608.20 is: 839.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 890.36 = 608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/890.36 = 608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 890.36 × 608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 541,516.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,516.95/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.98

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