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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.36, 966.33 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.36, 966.33 and 297.37 is: 445.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.36 : 966.33 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.36/966.33 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.36x = 966.33 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.36x = 287,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,358.76/644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.96

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