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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.22, 889.03 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.22, 889.03 and 349.49 is: 482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.22 : 889.03 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.22/889.03 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.22x = 889.03 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.22x = 310,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,707.09/644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.30

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