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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.12, 888.87 and 364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.12, 888.87 and 364.33 is: 502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.12 : 888.87 = 364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.12/888.87 = 364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.12x = 888.87 × 364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.12x = 323,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,844.48/644.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.77

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