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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.59, 966.47 and 356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.59, 966.47 and 356.23 is: 534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.59 : 966.47 = 356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.59/966.47 = 356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.59x = 966.47 × 356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.59x = 344,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,280.78/644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.11

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