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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 889.42 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 889.42 and 361 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 889.42 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/889.42 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 889.42 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 321,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,080.62/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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