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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.37, 889.21 and 364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.37, 889.21 and 364.62 is: 503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.37 : 889.21 = 364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.37/889.21 = 364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.37x = 889.21 × 364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.37x = 324,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,223.75/644.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.16

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