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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.08, 966.03 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.08, 966.03 and 278.82 is: 418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.08 : 966.03 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.08/966.03 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.08x = 966.03 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.08x = 269,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,347.09/644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.19

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