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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.64, 975.03 and 644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.64, 975.03 and 644.35 is: 964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.64 : 975.03 = 644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.64/975.03 = 644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.64x = 975.03 × 644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.64x = 628,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,255.73/651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.12

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