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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 888.72 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 888.72 and 395.52 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 888.72 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/888.72 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 888.72 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 351,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,506.53/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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