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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.42, 889.09 and 364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.42, 889.09 and 364.63 is: 503.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.42 : 889.09 = 364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.42/889.09 = 364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.42x = 889.09 × 364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.42x = 324,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,188.89/644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.07

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