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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.70, 967.06 and 492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.70, 967.06 and 492.54 is: 738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.70 : 967.06 = 492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.70/967.06 = 492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.70x = 967.06 × 492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.70x = 476,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,315.73/644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.82

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