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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.64, 888.44 and 395.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.64, 888.44 and 395.17 is: 545.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.64 : 888.44 = 395.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.64/888.44 = 395.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.64x = 888.44 × 395.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.64x = 351,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,078.42/643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.46

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