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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 966.70 and 471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 966.70 and 471.32 is: 706.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 966.70 = 471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/966.70 = 471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 966.70 × 471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 455,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,625.04/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.86

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