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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.08, 965.38 and 637.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.08, 965.38 and 637.24 is: 955.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.08 : 965.38 = 637.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.08/965.38 = 637.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.08x = 965.38 × 637.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.08x = 615,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,178.75/644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.13

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