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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.31, 889.20 and 395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.31, 889.20 and 395.61 is: 545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.31 : 889.20 = 395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.31/889.20 = 395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.31x = 889.20 × 395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.31x = 351,776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,776.41/644.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.97

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