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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.90, 967.89 and 491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.90, 967.89 and 491.54 is: 737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.90 : 967.89 = 491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.90/967.89 = 491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.90x = 967.89 × 491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.90x = 475,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,756.65/644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.72

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