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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.63, 967.05 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.63, 967.05 and 370.40 is: 555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.63 : 967.05 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.63/967.05 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.63x = 967.05 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.63x = 358,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,190.48/644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.66

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