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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.80, 889.62 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.80, 889.62 and 379.16 is: 523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.80 : 889.62 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.80/889.62 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.80x = 889.62 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.80x = 337,309.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,309.27/644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.12

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