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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.96, 966.40 and 628.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.96, 966.40 and 628.83 is: 942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.96 : 966.40 = 628.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.96/966.40 = 628.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.96x = 966.40 × 628.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.96x = 607,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,699.74/644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.22

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