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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.38, 889.25 and 382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.38, 889.25 and 382.41 is: 527.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.38 : 889.25 = 382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.38/889.25 = 382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.38x = 889.25 × 382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.38x = 340,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,056.18/644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.73

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