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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.10, 965.36 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.10, 965.36 and 278.48 is: 417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.10 : 965.36 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.10/965.36 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.10x = 965.36 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.10x = 268,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,833.45/644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.38

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