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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.60, 966.90 and 453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.60, 966.90 and 453.08 is: 679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.60 : 966.90 = 453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.60/966.90 = 453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.60x = 966.90 × 453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.60x = 438,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,083.05/644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.62

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