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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.20, 966.30 and 644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.20, 966.30 and 644.20 is: 966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.20 : 966.30 = 644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.20/966.30 = 644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.20x = 966.30 × 644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.20x = 622,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,490.46/644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.30

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