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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.17, 889.49 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.17, 889.49 and 395.66 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.17 : 889.49 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.17/889.49 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.17x = 889.49 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.17x = 351,929.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,929.19/644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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