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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.85, 889.86 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.85, 889.86 and 365.13 is: 503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.85 : 889.86 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.85/889.86 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.85x = 889.86 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.85x = 324,914.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,914.58/644.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.86

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