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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.25, 966.17 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.25, 966.17 and 278.94 is: 418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.25 : 966.17 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.25/966.17 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.25x = 966.17 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.25x = 269,502.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,502.07/644.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.32

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