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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.60, 890.01 and 396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.60, 890.01 and 396.26 is: 547.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.60 : 890.01 = 396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.60/890.01 = 396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.60x = 890.01 × 396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.60x = 352,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,672.40/644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.12

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