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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.47, 889.36 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.47, 889.36 and 379.08 is: 523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.47 : 889.36 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.47/889.36 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.47x = 889.36 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.47x = 337,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,137.64/644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.13

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