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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.33, 964.06 and 505.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.33, 964.06 and 505.01 is: 755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.33 : 964.06 = 505.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.33/964.06 = 505.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.33x = 964.06 × 505.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.33x = 486,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,859.94/644.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.61

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