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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.23, 968.25 and 535.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.23, 968.25 and 535.25 is: 804.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.23 : 968.25 = 535.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.23/968.25 = 535.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.23x = 968.25 × 535.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.23x = 518,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,253.14/644.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.45

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