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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.14, 971.48 and 573.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.14, 971.48 and 573.67 is: 865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.14 : 971.48 = 573.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.14/971.48 = 573.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.14x = 971.48 × 573.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.14x = 557,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,308.93/644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.20

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