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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.02, 965.67 and 278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.02, 965.67 and 278.62 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.02 : 965.67 = 278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.02/965.67 = 278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.02x = 965.67 × 278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.02x = 269,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,054.98/644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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