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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.92, 966.83 and 438.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.92, 966.83 and 438.91 is: 657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.92 : 966.83 = 438.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.92/966.83 = 438.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.92x = 966.83 × 438.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.92x = 424,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,351.36/644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.99

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