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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 965.52 and 438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 965.52 and 438.03 is: 656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 965.52 = 438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/965.52 = 438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 965.52 × 438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 422,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,926.73/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.68

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