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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.98, 890.09 and 382.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.98, 890.09 and 382.99 is: 528.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.98 : 890.09 = 382.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.98/890.09 = 382.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.98x = 890.09 × 382.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.98x = 340,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,895.57/644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.54

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