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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 889.40 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 889.40 and 395.82 is: 546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 889.40 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/889.40 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 889.40 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 352,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,042.31/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.51

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