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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.87, 889.57 and 396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.87, 889.57 and 396.10 is: 546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.87 : 889.57 = 396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.87/889.57 = 396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.87x = 889.57 × 396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.87x = 352,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,358.68/644.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.40

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