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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.25, 888.98 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.25, 888.98 and 382.22 is: 527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.25 : 888.98 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.25/888.98 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.25x = 888.98 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.25x = 339,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,782.91/644.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.41

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