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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.22, 966.78 and 400.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.22, 966.78 and 400.92 is: 601.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.22 : 966.78 = 400.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.22/966.78 = 400.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.22x = 966.78 × 400.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.22x = 387,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,601.44/644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.66

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