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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.30, 888.83 and 378.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.30, 888.83 and 378.65 is: 522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.30 : 888.83 = 378.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.30/888.83 = 378.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.30x = 888.83 × 378.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.30x = 336,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,558.65/644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.37

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