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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.80, 890.30 and 396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.80, 890.30 and 396.46 is: 547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.80 : 890.30 = 396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.80/890.30 = 396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.80x = 890.30 × 396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.80x = 352,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,968.34/644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.41

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