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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.06, 889.04 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.06, 889.04 and 382.30 is: 527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.06 : 889.04 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.06/889.04 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.06x = 889.04 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.06x = 339,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,879.99/644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.71

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