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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.69, 968.27 and 562.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.69, 968.27 and 562.70 is: 845.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.69 : 968.27 = 562.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.69/968.27 = 562.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.69x = 968.27 × 562.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.69x = 544,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,837.87/644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.12

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