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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.49, 966.33 and 422.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.49, 966.33 and 422.55 is: 633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.49 : 966.33 = 422.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.49/966.33 = 422.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.49x = 966.33 × 422.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.49x = 408,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,322.74/644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.56

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