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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.74, 889.62 and 396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.74, 889.62 and 396.10 is: 546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.74 : 889.62 = 396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.74/889.62 = 396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.74x = 889.62 × 396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.74x = 352,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,378.48/644.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.54

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