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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.72, 968.26 and 590.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.72, 968.26 and 590.50 is: 886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.72 : 968.26 = 590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.72/968.26 = 590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.72x = 968.26 × 590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.72x = 571,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,757.53/644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.83

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