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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.14, 966.48 and 278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.14, 966.48 and 278.74 is: 418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.14 : 966.48 = 278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.14/966.48 = 278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.14x = 966.48 × 278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.14x = 269,396.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,396.64/644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.23

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