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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 889.92 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 889.92 and 350.14 is: 483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 889.92 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/889.92 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 889.92 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 311,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,596.59/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.19

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