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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 965.82 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 965.82 and 400.80 is: 600.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 965.82 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/965.82 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 965.82 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 387,100.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,100.66/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.49

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