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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.80, 889.68 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.80, 889.68 and 411.76 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.80 : 889.68 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.80/889.68 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.80x = 889.68 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.80x = 366,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,334.64/644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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