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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.06, 966.47 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.06, 966.47 and 424.17 is: 636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.06 : 966.47 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.06/966.47 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.06x = 966.47 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.06x = 409,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,947.58/644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.51

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