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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.61, 889.51 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.61, 889.51 and 364.87 is: 503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.61 : 889.51 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.61/889.51 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.61x = 889.51 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.61x = 324,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,555.51/644.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.49

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