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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.34, 888.76 and 395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.34, 888.76 and 395.55 is: 545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.34 : 888.76 = 395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.34/888.76 = 395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.34x = 888.76 × 395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.34x = 351,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,549.02/644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.60

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