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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 964.82 and 589.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 964.82 and 589.66 is: 883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 964.82 = 589.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/964.82 = 589.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 964.82 × 589.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 568,915.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,915.76/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.03

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