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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.37, 966.60 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.37, 966.60 and 279.06 is: 418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.37 : 966.60 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.37/966.60 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.37x = 966.60 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.37x = 269,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,739.40/644.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.61

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