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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.09, 965.98 and 450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.09, 965.98 and 450.82 is: 676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.09 : 965.98 = 450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.09/965.98 = 450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.09x = 965.98 × 450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.09x = 435,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,483.10/644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.12

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