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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 890.02 and 396.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 890.02 and 396.21 is: 546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 890.02 = 396.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/890.02 = 396.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 890.02 × 396.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 352,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,634.82/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.82

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