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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 968 and 590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 968 and 590.56 is: 886.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 968 = 590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/968 = 590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 968 × 590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 571,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,662.08/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.79

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