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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.24, 966.48 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.24, 966.48 and 278.96 is: 418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.24 : 966.48 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.24/966.48 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.24x = 966.48 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.24x = 269,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,609.26/644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.49

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