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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.73, 966.69 and 366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.73, 966.69 and 366.63 is: 549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.73 : 966.69 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.73/966.69 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.73x = 966.69 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.73x = 354,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,417.55/644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.71

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