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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.83, 889.68 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.83, 889.68 and 396.06 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.83 : 889.68 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.83/889.68 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.83x = 889.68 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.83x = 352,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,364.81/644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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