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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.40, 964.20 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.40, 964.20 and 586.80 is: 878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.40 : 964.20 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.40/964.20 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.40x = 964.20 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.40x = 565,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,792.56/644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.01

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