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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.06, 963.74 and 399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.06, 963.74 and 399.98 is: 598.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.06 : 963.74 = 399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.06/963.74 = 399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.06x = 963.74 × 399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.06x = 385,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,476.73/644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.51

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