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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.52, 966.60 and 439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.52, 966.60 and 439.05 is: 658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.52 : 966.60 = 439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.52/966.60 = 439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.52x = 966.60 × 439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.52x = 424,385.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,385.73/644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.45

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