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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.63, 966.53 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.63, 966.53 and 468.99 is: 703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.63 : 966.53 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.63/966.53 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.63x = 966.53 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.63x = 453,294.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,294.08/644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.19

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