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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 889.61 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 889.61 and 364.87 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 889.61 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/889.61 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 889.61 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 324,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,592.00/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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