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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.35, 966.10 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.35, 966.10 and 424.72 is: 636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.35 : 966.10 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.35/966.10 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.35x = 966.10 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.35x = 410,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,321.99/644.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.80

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