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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.10, 966.66 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.10, 966.66 and 297.60 is: 446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.10 : 966.66 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.10/966.66 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.10x = 966.66 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.10x = 287,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,678.02/644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.64

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