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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.03, 964.62 and 427.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.03, 964.62 and 427.35 is: 640.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.03 : 964.62 = 427.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.03/964.62 = 427.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.03x = 964.62 × 427.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.03x = 412,230.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,230.36/644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.08

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