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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.32, 966.96 and 481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.32, 966.96 and 481.60 is: 722.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.32 : 966.96 = 481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.32/966.96 = 481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.32x = 966.96 × 481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.32x = 465,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,687.94/644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.76

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