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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 963.84 and 595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 963.84 and 595.68 is: 891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 963.84 = 595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/963.84 = 595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 963.84 × 595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 574,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,140.21/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.30

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