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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.20, 966.48 and 279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.20, 966.48 and 279.05 is: 418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.20 : 966.48 = 279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.20/966.48 = 279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.20x = 966.48 × 279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.20x = 269,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,691.93/644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.64

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