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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.53, 966.83 and 462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.53, 966.83 and 462.76 is: 694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.53 : 966.83 = 462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.53/966.83 = 462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.53x = 966.83 × 462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.53x = 447,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,410.25/644.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.17

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