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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.69, 889.72 and 364.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.69, 889.72 and 364.95 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.69 : 889.72 = 364.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.69/889.72 = 364.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.69x = 889.72 × 364.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.69x = 324,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,702.40/644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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