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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.99, 931.61 and 644.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.99, 931.61 and 644.21 is: 889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.99 : 931.61 = 644.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.99/931.61 = 644.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.99x = 931.61 × 644.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.99x = 600,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,152.48/674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.13

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