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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 964.86 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 964.86 and 412.34 is: 617.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 964.86 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/964.86 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 964.86 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 397,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,850.37/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.78

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