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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.69, 889.62 and 364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.69, 889.62 and 364.89 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.69 : 889.62 = 364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.69/889.62 = 364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.69x = 889.62 × 364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.69x = 324,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,613.44/644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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