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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.39, 966.28 and 459.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.39, 966.28 and 459.19 is: 688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.39 : 966.28 = 459.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.39/966.28 = 459.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.39x = 966.28 × 459.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.39x = 443,709.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,709.75/644.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.57

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