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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 966.18 and 577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 966.18 and 577.68 is: 865.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 966.18 = 577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/966.18 = 577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 966.18 × 577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 558,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,142.86/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.50

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