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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 966.44 and 470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 966.44 and 470.73 is: 705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 966.44 = 470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/966.44 = 470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 966.44 × 470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 454,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,925.12/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.45

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