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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.40, 967.14 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.40, 967.14 and 491.04 is: 736.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.40 : 967.14 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.40/967.14 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.40x = 967.14 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.40x = 474,904.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,904.43/644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.97

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