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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.00, 966.39 and 278.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.00, 966.39 and 278.78 is: 418.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.00 : 966.39 = 278.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.00/966.39 = 278.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.00x = 966.39 × 278.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.00x = 269,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,404.33/644.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.33

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