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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.44, 966.90 and 483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.44, 966.90 and 483.48 is: 725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.44 : 966.90 = 483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.44/966.90 = 483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.44x = 966.90 × 483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.44x = 467,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,476.81/644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.40

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