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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.69, 889.67 and 349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.69, 889.67 and 349.97 is: 482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.69 : 889.67 = 349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.69/889.67 = 349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.69x = 889.67 × 349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.69x = 311,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,354.24/644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.95

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