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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.78, 889.70 and 364.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.78, 889.70 and 364.95 is: 503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.78 : 889.70 = 364.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.78/889.70 = 364.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.78x = 889.70 × 364.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.78x = 324,694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,694.19/644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.58

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