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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 889.53 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 889.53 and 361.08 is: 498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 889.53 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/889.53 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 889.53 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 321,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,190.17/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.25

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