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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.74, 889.67 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.74, 889.67 and 361.17 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.74 : 889.67 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.74/889.67 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.74x = 889.67 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.74x = 321,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,322.00/644.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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