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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.19, 888.79 and 395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.19, 888.79 and 395.25 is: 545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.19 : 888.79 = 395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.19/888.79 = 395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.19x = 888.79 × 395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.19x = 351,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,294.25/644.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.33

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