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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.84, 889.89 and 396.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.84, 889.89 and 396.01 is: 546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.84 : 889.89 = 396.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.84/889.89 = 396.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.84x = 889.89 × 396.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.84x = 352,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,404.97/644.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.50

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