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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.20, 985.80 and 644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.20, 985.80 and 644.10 is: 960.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.20 : 985.80 = 644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.20/985.80 = 644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.20x = 985.80 × 644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.20x = 634,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,953.78/661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.31

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