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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.18, 966.24 and 448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.18, 966.24 and 448.61 is: 672.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.18 : 966.24 = 448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.18/966.24 = 448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.18x = 966.24 × 448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.18x = 433,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,464.93/644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.89

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