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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.63, 889.66 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.63, 889.66 and 382.66 is: 528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.63 : 889.66 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.63/889.66 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.63x = 889.66 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.63x = 340,436.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,436.34/644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.11

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