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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.98, 968.15 and 401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.98, 968.15 and 401.67 is: 602.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.98 : 968.15 = 401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.98/968.15 = 401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.98x = 968.15 × 401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.98x = 388,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,879.94/644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.94

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