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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.94, 889.64 and 601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.94, 889.64 and 601.74 is: 830.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.94 : 889.64 = 601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.94/889.64 = 601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.94x = 889.64 × 601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.94x = 535,331.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,331.97/644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.05

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