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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 966.40 and 479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 966.40 and 479.60 is: 718.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 966.40 = 479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/966.40 = 479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 966.40 × 479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 463,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,485.44/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.72

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