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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.99, 889.94 and 383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.99, 889.94 and 383.09 is: 528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.99 : 889.94 = 383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.99/889.94 = 383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.99x = 889.94 × 383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.99x = 340,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,923.62/644.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.58

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