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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.52, 968.03 and 552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.52, 968.03 and 552.18 is: 829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.52 : 968.03 = 552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.52/968.03 = 552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.52x = 968.03 × 552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.52x = 534,524.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,524.04/644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.34

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