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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.62, 889.57 and 349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.62, 889.57 and 349.89 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.62 : 889.57 = 349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.62/889.57 = 349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.62x = 889.57 × 349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.62x = 311,252.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,252.52/644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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