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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 970.43 and 567.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 970.43 and 567.99 is: 855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 970.43 = 567.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/970.43 = 567.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 970.43 × 567.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 551,191.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,191.70/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.12

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