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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.82, 965.94 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.82, 965.94 and 370.14 is: 554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.82 : 965.94 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.82/965.94 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.82x = 965.94 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.82x = 357,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,533.03/644.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.47

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