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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.66, 966.89 and 384.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.66, 966.89 and 384.69 is: 576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.66 : 966.89 = 384.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.66/966.89 = 384.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.66x = 966.89 × 384.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.66x = 371,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,953.88/644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.98

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