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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.75, 890.15 and 424.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.75, 890.15 and 424.05 is: 585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.75 : 890.15 = 424.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.75/890.15 = 424.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.75x = 890.15 × 424.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.75x = 377,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,468.11/644.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.45

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