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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 965.20 and 574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 965.20 and 574.88 is: 860.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 965.20 = 574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/965.20 = 574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 965.20 × 574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 554,874.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,874.18/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.86

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