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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.43, 966.50 and 384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.43, 966.50 and 384.50 is: 576.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.43 : 966.50 = 384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.43/966.50 = 384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.43x = 966.50 × 384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.43x = 371,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,612.50/644.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.65

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