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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.61, 889.52 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.61, 889.52 and 364.83 is: 503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.61 : 889.52 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.61/889.52 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.61x = 889.52 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.61x = 324,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,521.76/644.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.44

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