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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.92, 965.56 and 480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.92, 965.56 and 480.12 is: 718.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.92 : 965.56 = 480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.92/965.56 = 480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.92x = 965.56 × 480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.92x = 463,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,584.67/644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.83

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