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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.98, 965.04 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.98, 965.04 and 384.02 is: 574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.98 : 965.04 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.98/965.04 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.98x = 965.04 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.98x = 370,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,594.66/644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.58

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