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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 889.45 and 364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 889.45 and 364.81 is: 503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 889.45 = 364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/889.45 = 364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 889.45 × 364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 324,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,480.25/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.41

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