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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.53, 889.46 and 364.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.53, 889.46 and 364.77 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.53 : 889.46 = 364.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.53/889.46 = 364.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.53x = 889.46 × 364.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.53x = 324,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,442.05/644.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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