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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.37, 967.69 and 479.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.37, 967.69 and 479.89 is: 720.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.37 : 967.69 = 479.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.37/967.69 = 479.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.37x = 967.69 × 479.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.37x = 464,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,379.92/644.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.67

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