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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.48, 889.40 and 364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.48, 889.40 and 364.73 is: 503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.48 : 889.40 = 364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.48/889.40 = 364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.48x = 889.40 × 364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.48x = 324,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,384.59/644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.33

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