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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 966.24 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 966.24 and 534.36 is: 801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 966.24 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/966.24 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 966.24 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 516,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,320.01/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.69

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