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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.21, 966.71 and 459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.21, 966.71 and 459.26 is: 689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.21 : 966.71 = 459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.21/966.71 = 459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.21x = 966.71 × 459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.21x = 443,967.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,967.55/644.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.17

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