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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 889.07 and 382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 889.07 and 382.13 is: 527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 889.07 = 382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/889.07 = 382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 889.07 × 382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 339,733.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,733.96/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.41

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