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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.25, 889.19 and 382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.25, 889.19 and 382.26 is: 527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.25 : 889.19 = 382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.25/889.19 = 382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.25x = 889.19 × 382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.25x = 339,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,899.86/644.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.59

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