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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.92, 889.94 and 383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.92, 889.94 and 383 is: 528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.92 : 889.94 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.92/889.94 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.92x = 889.94 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.92x = 340,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,847.02/644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.51

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