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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.46, 967.26 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.46, 967.26 and 401.46 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.46 : 967.26 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.46/967.26 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.46x = 967.26 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.46x = 388,316.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,316.20/644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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