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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.78, 889.96 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.78, 889.96 and 382.86 is: 528.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.78 : 889.96 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.78/889.96 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.78x = 889.96 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.78x = 340,730.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,730.09/644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.44

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