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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.21, 889.01 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.21, 889.01 and 349.49 is: 482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.21 : 889.01 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.21/889.01 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.21x = 889.01 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.21x = 310,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,693.91/644.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.29

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