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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.15, 967.21 and 402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.15, 967.21 and 402.20 is: 603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.15 : 967.21 = 402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.15/967.21 = 402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.15x = 967.21 × 402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.15x = 389,009.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,009.65/644.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.91

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