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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.33, 965.71 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.33, 965.71 and 297.18 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.33 : 965.71 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.33/965.71 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.33x = 965.71 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.33x = 286,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,988.95/644.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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