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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.23, 965.59 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.23, 965.59 and 297.59 is: 446.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.23 : 965.59 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.23/965.59 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.23x = 965.59 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.23x = 287,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,349.93/644.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.04

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