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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.80, 889.91 and 365.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.80, 889.91 and 365.05 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.80 : 889.91 = 365.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.80/889.91 = 365.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.80x = 889.91 × 365.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.80x = 324,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,861.65/644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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