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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.52, 889.36 and 395.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.52, 889.36 and 395.85 is: 546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.52 : 889.36 = 395.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.52/889.36 = 395.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.52x = 889.36 × 395.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.52x = 352,053.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,053.16/644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.23

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