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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.82, 965.33 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.82, 965.33 and 491.32 is: 735.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.82 : 965.33 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.82/965.33 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.82x = 965.33 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.82x = 474,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,285.94/644.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.53

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