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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.96, 890.19 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.96, 890.19 and 423.93 is: 585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.96 : 890.19 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.96/890.19 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.96x = 890.19 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.96x = 377,381.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,381.58/644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.12

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