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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.06, 965.97 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.06, 965.97 and 297.36 is: 445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.06 : 965.97 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.06/965.97 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.06x = 965.97 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.06x = 287,243.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,243.17/644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.99

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