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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.19, 889.11 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.19, 889.11 and 382.29 is: 527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.19 : 889.11 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.19/889.11 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.19x = 889.11 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.19x = 339,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,897.86/644.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.64

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