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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.15, 966.11 and 380.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.15, 966.11 and 380.71 is: 570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.15 : 966.11 = 380.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.15/966.11 = 380.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.15x = 966.11 × 380.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.15x = 367,803.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,803.42/644.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.99

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