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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.38, 889.16 and 360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.38, 889.16 and 360.79 is: 497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.38 : 889.16 = 360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.38/889.16 = 360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.38x = 889.16 × 360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.38x = 320,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,796.01/644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.84

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