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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 968.34 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 968.34 and 302.52 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 968.34 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/968.34 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 968.34 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 292,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,942.22/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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