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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.67, 968.72 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.67, 968.72 and 352.35 is: 529.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.67 : 968.72 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.67/968.72 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.67x = 968.72 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.67x = 341,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,326.73/644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.46

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