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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.51, 965.48 and 461.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.51, 965.48 and 461.31 is: 691.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.51 : 965.48 = 461.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.51/965.48 = 461.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.51x = 965.48 × 461.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.51x = 445,383.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,383.27/644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.05

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