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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.08, 888.82 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.08, 888.82 and 349.34 is: 482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.08 : 888.82 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.08/888.82 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.08x = 888.82 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.08x = 310,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,501.80/644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.09

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