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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.03, 888.87 and 382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.03, 888.87 and 382.17 is: 527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.03 : 888.87 = 382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.03/888.87 = 382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.03x = 888.87 × 382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.03x = 339,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,699.45/644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.46

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