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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 890 and 412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 890 and 412 is: 568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 890 = 412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/890 = 412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 890 × 412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 366,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,680/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.60

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