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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 889.65 and 382.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 889.65 and 382.55 is: 527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 889.65 = 382.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/889.65 = 382.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 889.65 × 382.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 340,331.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,331.16/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.99

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