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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.74, 966.49 and 483.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.74, 966.49 and 483.14 is: 724.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.74 : 966.49 = 483.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.74/966.49 = 483.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.74x = 966.49 × 483.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.74x = 466,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,949.98/644.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.25

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