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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.31, 966.56 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.31, 966.56 and 274.11 is: 411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.31 : 966.56 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.31/966.56 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.31x = 966.56 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.31x = 264,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,945.75/644.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.21

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