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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.48, 966.76 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.48, 966.76 and 400.50 is: 600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.48 : 966.76 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.48/966.76 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.48x = 966.76 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.48x = 387,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,187.38/644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.77

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