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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.61, 965.79 and 576.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.61, 965.79 and 576.15 is: 863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.61 : 965.79 = 576.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.61/965.79 = 576.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.61x = 965.79 × 576.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.61x = 556,439.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,439.91/644.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.22

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