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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.10, 964.53 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.10, 964.53 and 499.92 is: 748.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.10 : 964.53 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.10/964.53 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.10x = 964.53 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.10x = 482,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,187.84/644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.62

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