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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.18, 964.37 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.18, 964.37 and 399.96 is: 598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.18 : 964.37 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.18/964.37 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.18x = 964.37 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.18x = 385,710.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,710.43/644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.77

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