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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 966.38 and 400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 966.38 and 400.34 is: 600.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 966.38 = 400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/966.38 = 400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 966.38 × 400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 386,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,883.24/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.23

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