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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.80, 968.64 and 620.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.80, 968.64 and 620.50 is: 932.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.80 : 968.64 = 620.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.80/968.64 = 620.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.80x = 968.64 × 620.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.80x = 601,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,041.12/644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.14

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