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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.62, 964.77 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.62, 964.77 and 488.02 is: 730.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.62 : 964.77 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.62/964.77 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.62x = 964.77 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.62x = 470,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,827.06/644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.39

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