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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.66, 889.18 and 392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.66, 889.18 and 392.51 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.66 : 889.18 = 392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.66/889.18 = 392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.66x = 889.18 × 392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.66x = 349,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,013.28/644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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