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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.41, 889.36 and 364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.41, 889.36 and 364.65 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.41 : 889.36 = 364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.41/889.36 = 364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.41x = 889.36 × 364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.41x = 324,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,307.93/644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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