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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.47, 966.71 and 452.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.47, 966.71 and 452.95 is: 679.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.47 : 966.71 = 452.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.47/966.71 = 452.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.47x = 966.71 × 452.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.47x = 437,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,871.29/644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.43

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