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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.76, 889.56 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.76, 889.56 and 364.97 is: 503.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.76 : 889.56 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.76/889.56 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.76x = 889.56 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.76x = 324,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,662.71/644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.54

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