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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.10, 966.14 and 535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.10, 966.14 and 535.96 is: 803.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.10 : 966.14 = 535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.10/966.14 = 535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.10x = 966.14 × 535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.10x = 517,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,812.39/644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.93

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