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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.86, 889.99 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.86, 889.99 and 382.88 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.86 : 889.99 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.86/889.99 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.86x = 889.99 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.86x = 340,755.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,755.63/644.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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