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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.41, 889.33 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.41, 889.33 and 382.47 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.41 : 889.33 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.41/889.33 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.41x = 889.33 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.41x = 340,142.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,142.05/644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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