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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.55, 889.71 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.55, 889.71 and 382.56 is: 528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.55 : 889.71 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.55/889.71 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.55x = 889.71 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.55x = 340,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,368.01/644.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.07

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