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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.78, 967.43 and 425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.78, 967.43 and 425.37 is: 638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.78 : 967.43 = 425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.78/967.43 = 425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.78x = 967.43 × 425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.78x = 411,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,520.39/644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.23

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