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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.95, 889.48 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.95, 889.48 and 434.96 is: 599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.95 : 889.48 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.95/889.48 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.95x = 889.48 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.95x = 386,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,888.22/644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.87

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