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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.86, 967.30 and 401.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.86, 967.30 and 401.48 is: 602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.86 : 967.30 = 401.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.86/967.30 = 401.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.86x = 967.30 × 401.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.86x = 388,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,351.60/644.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.23

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