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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.51, 970.62 and 564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.51, 970.62 and 564.32 is: 849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.51 : 970.62 = 564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.51/970.62 = 564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.51x = 970.62 × 564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.51x = 547,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,735.43/644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.85

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