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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 966.08 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 966.08 and 302.08 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 966.08 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/966.08 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 966.08 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 291,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,833.45/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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