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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.29, 889.08 and 382.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.29, 889.08 and 382.21 is: 527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.29 : 889.08 = 382.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.29/889.08 = 382.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.29x = 889.08 × 382.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.29x = 339,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,815.27/644.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.43

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