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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.76, 965.40 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.76, 965.40 and 400.80 is: 600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.76 : 965.40 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.76/965.40 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.76x = 965.40 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.76x = 386,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,932.32/644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.12

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