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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.93, 889.72 and 392.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.93, 889.72 and 392.82 is: 541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.93 : 889.72 = 392.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.93/889.72 = 392.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.93x = 889.72 × 392.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.93x = 349,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,495.49/644.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.91

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