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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.69, 888.09 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.69, 888.09 and 394.88 is: 544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.69 : 888.09 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.69/888.09 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.69x = 888.09 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.69x = 350,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,688.98/643.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.81

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