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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.44, 966.66 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.44, 966.66 and 458.56 is: 687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.44 : 966.66 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.44/966.66 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.44x = 966.66 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.44x = 443,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,271.61/644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.84

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