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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.52, 966.84 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.52, 966.84 and 564.24 is: 846.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.52 : 966.84 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.52/966.84 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.52x = 966.84 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.52x = 545,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,529.80/644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.41

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