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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.91, 967.38 and 428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.91, 967.38 and 428.46 is: 642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.91 : 967.38 = 428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.91/967.38 = 428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.91x = 967.38 × 428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.91x = 414,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,483.63/644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.70

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