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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.09, 888.84 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.09, 888.84 and 349.38 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.09 : 888.84 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.09/888.84 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.09x = 888.84 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.09x = 310,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,542.92/644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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