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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.25, 963.63 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.25, 963.63 and 396.84 is: 593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.25 : 963.63 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.25/963.63 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.25x = 963.63 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.25x = 382,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,406.93/644.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.57

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