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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.67, 889.92 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.67, 889.92 and 382.77 is: 528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.67 : 889.92 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.67/889.92 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.67x = 889.92 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.67x = 340,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,634.68/644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.39

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