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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.83, 889.43 and 411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.83, 889.43 and 411.85 is: 568.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.83 : 889.43 = 411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.83/889.43 = 411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.83x = 889.43 × 411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.83x = 366,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,309.69/644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.07

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