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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.49, 889.46 and 395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.49, 889.46 and 395.90 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.49 : 889.46 = 395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.49/889.46 = 395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.49x = 889.46 × 395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.49x = 352,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,135.74/644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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