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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.71, 890.43 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.71, 890.43 and 424.64 is: 586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.71 : 890.43 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.71/890.43 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.71x = 890.43 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.71x = 378,114.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,114.42/644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.49

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