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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.95, 965.60 and 601.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.95, 965.60 and 601.21 is: 900.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.95 : 965.60 = 601.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.95/965.60 = 601.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.95x = 965.60 × 601.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.95x = 580,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,528.38/644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.11

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