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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.12, 967.14 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.12, 967.14 and 399.96 is: 600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.12 : 967.14 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.12/967.14 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.12x = 967.14 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.12x = 386,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,817.31/644.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.54

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