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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.74, 889.72 and 382.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.74, 889.72 and 382.75 is: 528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.74 : 889.72 = 382.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.74/889.72 = 382.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.74x = 889.72 × 382.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.74x = 340,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,540.33/644.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.18

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