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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.45, 965.71 and 551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.45, 965.71 and 551.40 is: 826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.45 : 965.71 = 551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.45/965.71 = 551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.45x = 965.71 × 551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.45x = 532,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,492.49/644.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.27

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