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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 965.59 and 278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 965.59 and 278.70 is: 417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 965.59 = 278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/965.59 = 278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 965.59 × 278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 269,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,109.93/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.69

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