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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.90, 889.95 and 365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.90, 889.95 and 365.19 is: 503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.90 : 889.95 = 365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.90/889.95 = 365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.90x = 889.95 × 365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.90x = 324,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,998.87/644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.96

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