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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.24, 967.50 and 479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.24, 967.50 and 479.76 is: 720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.24 : 967.50 = 479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.24/967.50 = 479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.24x = 967.50 × 479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.24x = 464,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,164.17/644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.48

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