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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.13, 888.90 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.13, 888.90 and 349.40 is: 482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.13 : 888.90 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.13/888.90 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.13x = 888.90 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.13x = 310,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,577.57/644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.17

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