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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.49, 970.21 and 555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.49, 970.21 and 555.19 is: 835.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.49 : 970.21 = 555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.49/970.21 = 555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.49x = 970.21 × 555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.49x = 538,649.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,649.16/644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.78

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