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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.78, 890.02 and 434.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.78, 890.02 and 434.83 is: 600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.78 : 890.02 = 434.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.78/890.02 = 434.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.78x = 890.02 × 434.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.78x = 387,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,002.95/644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.21

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