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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.27, 964.98 and 400.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.27, 964.98 and 400.28 is: 599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.27 : 964.98 = 400.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.27/964.98 = 400.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.27x = 964.98 × 400.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.27x = 386,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,257.37/644.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.53

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