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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.55, 964.98 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.55, 964.98 and 482.96 is: 723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.55 : 964.98 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.55/964.98 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.55x = 964.98 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.55x = 466,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,041.92/644.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.05

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