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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.63, 965.33 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.63, 965.33 and 461.93 is: 691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.63 : 965.33 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.63/965.33 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.63x = 965.33 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.63x = 445,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,912.58/644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.73

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