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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.73, 889.53 and 364.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.73, 889.53 and 364.95 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.73 : 889.53 = 364.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.73/889.53 = 364.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.73x = 889.53 × 364.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.73x = 324,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,633.97/644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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