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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.23, 889 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.23, 889 and 364.48 is: 502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.23 : 889 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.23/889 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.23x = 889 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.23x = 324,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,022.72/644.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.96

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