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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.87, 889.79 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.87, 889.79 and 365.09 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.87 : 889.79 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.87/889.79 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.87x = 889.79 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.87x = 324,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,847.16/644.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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