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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.22, 966.11 and 397.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.22, 966.11 and 397.56 is: 596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.22 : 966.11 = 397.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.22/966.11 = 397.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.22x = 966.11 × 397.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.22x = 384,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,082.29/644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.20

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