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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.40, 967.02 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.40, 967.02 and 279.30 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.40 : 967.02 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.40/967.02 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.40x = 967.02 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.40x = 270,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,088.69/644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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