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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.96, 966.30 and 623.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.96, 966.30 and 623.55 is: 934.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.96 : 966.30 = 623.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.96/966.30 = 623.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.96x = 966.30 × 623.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.96x = 602,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,537.48/644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.22

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