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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.66, 889.74 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.66, 889.74 and 396.06 is: 546.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.66 : 889.74 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.66/889.74 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.66x = 889.74 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.66x = 352,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,390.42/644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.63

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