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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.99, 890.30 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.99, 890.30 and 379.42 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.99 : 890.30 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.99/890.30 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.99x = 890.30 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.99x = 337,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,791.28/644.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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