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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.49, 889.47 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.49, 889.47 and 364.82 is: 503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.49 : 889.47 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.49/889.47 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.49x = 889.47 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.49x = 324,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,492.00/644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.49

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