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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.79, 889.63 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.79, 889.63 and 364.96 is: 503.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.79 : 889.63 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.79/889.63 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.79x = 889.63 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.79x = 324,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,679.36/644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.54

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