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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.69, 888.73 and 423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.69, 888.73 and 423.25 is: 583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.69 : 888.73 = 423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.69/888.73 = 423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.69x = 888.73 × 423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.69x = 376,154.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,154.97/644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.47

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