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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.99, 968.39 and 615.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.99, 968.39 and 615.62 is: 924.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.99 : 968.39 = 615.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.99/968.39 = 615.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.99x = 968.39 × 615.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.99x = 596,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,152.33/644.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.29

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