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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.31, 966.47 and 616.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.31, 966.47 and 616.77 is: 925.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.31 : 966.47 = 616.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.31/966.47 = 616.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.31x = 966.47 × 616.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.31x = 596,086.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,086.62/644.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.16

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