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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 967.68 and 611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 967.68 and 611.52 is: 917.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 967.68 = 611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/967.68 = 611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 967.68 × 611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 591,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,755.67/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.62

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