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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.53, 889.50 and 364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.53, 889.50 and 364.76 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.53 : 889.50 = 364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.53/889.50 = 364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.53x = 889.50 × 364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.53x = 324,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,454.02/644.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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