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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 966.68 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 966.68 and 529.68 is: 793.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 966.68 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/966.68 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 966.68 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 512,031.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,031.06/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.99

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