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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 889.49 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 889.49 and 396.28 is: 546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 889.49 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/889.49 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 889.49 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 352,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,488.51/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.60

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