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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.80, 967.74 and 427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.80, 967.74 and 427.72 is: 641.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.80 : 967.74 = 427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.80/967.74 = 427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.80x = 967.74 × 427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.80x = 413,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,921.75/644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.94

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