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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.91, 965.28 and 459.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.91, 965.28 and 459.70 is: 688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.91 : 965.28 = 459.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.91/965.28 = 459.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.91x = 965.28 × 459.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.91x = 443,739.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,739.22/644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.06

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