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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.20, 964.70 and 516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.20, 964.70 and 516.20 is: 773.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.20 : 964.70 = 516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.20/964.70 = 516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.20x = 964.70 × 516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.20x = 497,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,978.14/644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.02

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