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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 966.44 and 278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 966.44 and 278.83 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 966.44 = 278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/966.44 = 278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 966.44 × 278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 269,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,472.47/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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