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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.76, 967.53 and 428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.76, 967.53 and 428.49 is: 642.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.76 : 967.53 = 428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.76/967.53 = 428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.76x = 967.53 × 428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.76x = 414,576.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,576.93/644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.99

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