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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.17, 888.95 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.17, 888.95 and 349.44 is: 482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.17 : 888.95 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.17/888.95 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.17x = 888.95 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.17x = 310,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,634.69/644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.22

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