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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.84, 889.87 and 382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.84, 889.87 and 382.85 is: 528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.84 : 889.87 = 382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.84/889.87 = 382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.84x = 889.87 × 382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.84x = 340,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,689.50/644.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.34

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