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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.54, 889.19 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.54, 889.19 and 364.68 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.54 : 889.19 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.54/889.19 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.54x = 889.19 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.54x = 324,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,267.99/644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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