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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 889.59 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 889.59 and 382.66 is: 528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 889.59 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/889.59 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 889.59 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 340,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,410.51/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.06

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