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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.99, 889.22 and 423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.99, 889.22 and 423.86 is: 584.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.99 : 889.22 = 423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.99/889.22 = 423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.99x = 889.22 × 423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.99x = 376,898.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,898.22/644.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.35

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