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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.86, 889.77 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.86, 889.77 and 382.96 is: 528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.86 : 889.77 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.86/889.77 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.86x = 889.77 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.86x = 340,746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,746.32/644.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.40

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