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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 967.92 and 568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 967.92 and 568.96 is: 854.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 967.92 = 568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/967.92 = 568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 967.92 × 568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 550,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,707.76/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.39

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