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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.92, 966.30 and 562.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.92, 966.30 and 562.84 is: 843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.92 : 966.30 = 562.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.92/966.30 = 562.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.92x = 966.30 × 562.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.92x = 543,872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,872.29/644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.32

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