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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.31, 888.12 and 395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.31, 888.12 and 395.19 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.31 : 888.12 = 395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.31/888.12 = 395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.31x = 888.12 × 395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.31x = 350,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,976.14/644.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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