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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 964.92 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 964.92 and 387 is: 579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 964.92 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/964.92 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 964.92 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 373,424.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,424.04/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.81

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