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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.09, 966.13 and 426.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.09, 966.13 and 426.11 is: 639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.09 : 966.13 = 426.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.09/966.13 = 426.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.09x = 966.13 × 426.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.09x = 411,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,671.76/644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.16

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