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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.85, 889.77 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.85, 889.77 and 365.07 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.85 : 889.77 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.85/889.77 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.85x = 889.77 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.85x = 324,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,828.33/644.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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