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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 968.69 and 414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 968.69 and 414.03 is: 622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 968.69 = 414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/968.69 = 414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 968.69 × 414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 401,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,064.65/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.21

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