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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.40, 889.26 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.40, 889.26 and 364.64 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.40 : 889.26 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.40/889.26 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.40x = 889.26 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.40x = 324,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,255.32/644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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