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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.83, 962.08 and 575.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.83, 962.08 and 575.57 is: 858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.83 : 962.08 = 575.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.83/962.08 = 575.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.83x = 962.08 × 575.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.83x = 553,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,745.35/644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.75

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