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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.44, 888.88 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.44, 888.88 and 382.47 is: 527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.44 : 888.88 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.44/888.88 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.44x = 888.88 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.44x = 339,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,969.93/644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.54

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