Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.96, 890 and 423.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 644.96, 890 and 423.44 is: 584.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644.96 : 890 = 423.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644.96/890 = 423.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644.96x = 890 × 423.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644.96x = 376,861.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,861.60/644.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584.32
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