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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.42, 889.76 and 396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.42, 889.76 and 396.07 is: 546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.42 : 889.76 = 396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.42/889.76 = 396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.42x = 889.76 × 396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.42x = 352,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,403.04/644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.86

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