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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.51, 889.46 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.51, 889.46 and 364.74 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.51 : 889.46 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.51/889.46 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.51x = 889.46 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.51x = 324,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,419.42/644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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