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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.71, 889.60 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.71, 889.60 and 423.24 is: 584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.71 : 889.60 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.71/889.60 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.71x = 889.60 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.71x = 376,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,514.30/644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.01

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