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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.34, 965.82 and 274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.34, 965.82 and 274.06 is: 410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.34 : 965.82 = 274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.34/965.82 = 274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.34x = 965.82 × 274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.34x = 264,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,691.28/644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.79

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