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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 888.72 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 888.72 and 349.26 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 888.72 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/888.72 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 888.72 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 310,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,394.35/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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