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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.35, 966.63 and 401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.35, 966.63 and 401.14 is: 601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.35 : 966.63 = 401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.35/966.63 = 401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.35x = 966.63 × 401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.35x = 387,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,753.96/644.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.78

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