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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.73, 966.83 and 352.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.73, 966.83 and 352.47 is: 528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.73 : 966.83 = 352.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.73/966.83 = 352.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.73x = 966.83 × 352.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.73x = 340,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,776.81/644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.56

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