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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.92, 889.86 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.92, 889.86 and 396.28 is: 546.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.92 : 889.86 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.92/889.86 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.92x = 889.86 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.92x = 352,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,633.72/644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.79

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