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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.54, 889.40 and 364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.54, 889.40 and 364.78 is: 503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.54 : 889.40 = 364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.54/889.40 = 364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.54x = 889.40 × 364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.54x = 324,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,429.06/644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.35

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