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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.73, 889.44 and 396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.73, 889.44 and 396.05 is: 546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.73 : 889.44 = 396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.73/889.44 = 396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.73x = 889.44 × 396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.73x = 352,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,258.26/644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.37

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