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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.45, 889.03 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.45, 889.03 and 382.28 is: 527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.45 : 889.03 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.45/889.03 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.45x = 889.03 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.45x = 339,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,859.66/644.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.36

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