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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.46, 965.52 and 576.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.46, 965.52 and 576.24 is: 863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.46 : 965.52 = 576.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.46/965.52 = 576.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.46x = 965.52 × 576.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.46x = 556,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,371.24/644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.31

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