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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 889.02 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 889.02 and 392.13 is: 541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 889.02 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/889.02 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 889.02 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 348,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,612.70/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.19

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