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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.72, 889.80 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.72, 889.80 and 395.96 is: 546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.72 : 889.80 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.72/889.80 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.72x = 889.80 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.72x = 352,325.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,325.21/644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.48

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