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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.06, 966.16 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.06, 966.16 and 278.48 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.06 : 966.16 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.06/966.16 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.06x = 966.16 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.06x = 269,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,056.24/644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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