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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.08, 888.73 and 364.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.08, 888.73 and 364.27 is: 502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.08 : 888.73 = 364.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.08/888.73 = 364.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.08x = 888.73 × 364.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.08x = 323,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,737.68/644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.64

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