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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.52, 888.94 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.52, 888.94 and 382.44 is: 527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.52 : 888.94 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.52/888.94 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.52x = 888.94 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.52x = 339,966.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,966.21/644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.47

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