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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.29, 889.11 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.29, 889.11 and 364.50 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.29 : 889.11 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.29/889.11 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.29x = 889.11 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.29x = 324,080.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,080.60/644.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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