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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 968.16 and 452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 968.16 and 452.96 is: 680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 968.16 = 452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/968.16 = 452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 968.16 × 452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 438,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,537.75/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.96

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