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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.08, 966.48 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.08, 966.48 and 297.36 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.08 : 966.48 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.08/966.48 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.08x = 966.48 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.08x = 287,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,392.49/644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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