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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.33, 889.10 and 395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.33, 889.10 and 395.61 is: 545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.33 : 889.10 = 395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.33/889.10 = 395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.33x = 889.10 × 395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.33x = 351,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,736.64/644.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.90

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