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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.27, 889.11 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.27, 889.11 and 360.70 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.27 : 889.11 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.27/889.11 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.27x = 889.11 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.27x = 320,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,699.75/644.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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