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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.08, 966.25 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.08, 966.25 and 273.88 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.08 : 966.25 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.08/966.25 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.08x = 966.25 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.08x = 264,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,638.67/644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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