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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.89, 889.37 and 423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.89, 889.37 and 423.76 is: 584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.89 : 889.37 = 423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.89/889.37 = 423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.89x = 889.37 × 423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.89x = 376,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,877.31/644.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.41

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