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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.01, 966.62 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.01, 966.62 and 468.44 is: 703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.01 : 966.62 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.01/966.62 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.01x = 966.62 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.01x = 452,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,803.47/644.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.10

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