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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.41, 965.77 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.41, 965.77 and 297.70 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.41 : 965.77 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.41/965.77 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.41x = 965.77 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.41x = 287,509.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,509.73/644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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