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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.17, 957.97 and 623.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.17, 957.97 and 623.67 is: 927.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.17 : 957.97 = 623.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.17/957.97 = 623.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.17x = 957.97 × 623.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.17x = 597,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,449.24/644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.48

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