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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 966.70 and 451.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 966.70 and 451.30 is: 676.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 966.70 = 451.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/966.70 = 451.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 966.70 × 451.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 436,271.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,271.71/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.83

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