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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.59, 889.58 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.59, 889.58 and 364.85 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.59 : 889.58 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.59/889.58 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.59x = 889.58 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.59x = 324,563.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,563.26/644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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