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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.40, 964.17 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.40, 964.17 and 384.54 is: 575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.40 : 964.17 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.40/964.17 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.40x = 964.17 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.40x = 370,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,761.93/644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.36

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