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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.36, 964.56 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.36, 964.56 and 482.72 is: 722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.36 : 964.56 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.36/964.56 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.36x = 964.56 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.36x = 465,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,612.40/644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.60

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