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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.90, 890.69 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.90, 890.69 and 424.83 is: 586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.90 : 890.69 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.90/890.69 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.90x = 890.69 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.90x = 378,389.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,389.55/644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.75

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