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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.86, 967.92 and 462.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.86, 967.92 and 462.58 is: 694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.86 : 967.92 = 462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.86/967.92 = 462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.86x = 967.92 × 462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.86x = 447,740.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,740.43/644.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.32

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