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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 966.84 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 966.84 and 617.02 is: 925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 966.84 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/966.84 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 966.84 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 596,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,559.62/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.53

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