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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 888.98 and 364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 888.98 and 364.42 is: 502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 888.98 = 364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/888.98 = 364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 888.98 × 364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 323,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,962.09/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.92

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