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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.13, 965.88 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.13, 965.88 and 278.73 is: 417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.13 : 965.88 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.13/965.88 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.13x = 965.88 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.13x = 269,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,219.73/644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.96

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