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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 966.06 and 500.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 966.06 and 500.16 is: 749.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 966.06 = 500.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/966.06 = 500.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 966.06 × 500.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 483,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,184.57/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.26

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