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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.15, 888.97 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.15, 888.97 and 392.18 is: 541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.15 : 888.97 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.15/888.97 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.15x = 888.97 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.15x = 348,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,631.81/644.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.23

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