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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.34, 889.16 and 364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.34, 889.16 and 364.60 is: 503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.34 : 889.16 = 364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.34/889.16 = 364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.34x = 889.16 × 364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.34x = 324,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,187.74/644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.13

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