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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.18, 965.39 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.18, 965.39 and 297.36 is: 445.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.18 : 965.39 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.18/965.39 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.18x = 965.39 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.18x = 287,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,066.88/644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.63

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