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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.24, 889.10 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.24, 889.10 and 364.48 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.24 : 889.10 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.24/889.10 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.24x = 889.10 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.24x = 324,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,059.17/644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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