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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.66, 889.64 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.66, 889.64 and 349.93 is: 482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.66 : 889.64 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.66/889.64 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.66x = 889.64 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.66x = 311,311.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,311.73/644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.91

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