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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 888.03 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 888.03 and 394.80 is: 544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 888.03 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/888.03 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 888.03 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 350,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,594.24/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.87

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