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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.30, 888.92 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.30, 888.92 and 364.50 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.30 : 888.92 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.30/888.92 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.30x = 888.92 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.30x = 324,011.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,011.74/644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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