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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.14, 966.72 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.14, 966.72 and 438.08 is: 657.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.14 : 966.72 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.14/966.72 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.14x = 966.72 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.14x = 423,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,505.05/644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.47

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