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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.96, 967.71 and 593.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.96, 967.71 and 593.90 is: 891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.96 : 967.71 = 593.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.96/967.71 = 593.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.96x = 967.71 × 593.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.96x = 574,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,718.13/644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.10

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