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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.31, 965.75 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.31, 965.75 and 278.55 is: 417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.31 : 965.75 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.31/965.75 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.31x = 965.75 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.31x = 269,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,008.27/644.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.51

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