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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 964.62 and 399.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 964.62 and 399.87 is: 598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 964.62 = 399.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/964.62 = 399.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 964.62 × 399.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 385,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,722.60/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.91

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