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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.83, 966.53 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.83, 966.53 and 385.22 is: 577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.83 : 966.53 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.83/966.53 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.83x = 966.53 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.83x = 372,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,330.07/644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.41

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