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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.90, 967.95 and 428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.90, 967.95 and 428.63 is: 643.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.90 : 967.95 = 428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.90/967.95 = 428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.90x = 967.95 × 428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.90x = 414,887.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,887.57/644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.34

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