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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.24, 889.14 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.24, 889.14 and 395.60 is: 545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.24 : 889.14 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.24/889.14 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.24x = 889.14 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.24x = 351,743.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,743.78/644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.98

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