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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.43, 966.61 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.43, 966.61 and 448.86 is: 673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.43 : 966.61 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.43/966.61 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.43x = 966.61 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.43x = 433,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,876.75/644.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.27

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