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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.50, 889.42 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.50, 889.42 and 382.74 is: 528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.50 : 889.42 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.50/889.42 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.50x = 889.42 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.50x = 340,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,416.61/644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.19

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