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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.82, 967.64 and 401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.82, 967.64 and 401.82 is: 602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.82 : 967.64 = 401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.82/967.64 = 401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.82x = 967.64 × 401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.82x = 388,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,815.10/644.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.98

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