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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.42, 966.62 and 448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.42, 966.62 and 448.88 is: 673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.42 : 966.62 = 448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.42/966.62 = 448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.42x = 966.62 × 448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.42x = 433,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,892.67/644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.30

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