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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.41, 966.70 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.41, 966.70 and 233.59 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.41 : 966.70 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.41/966.70 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.41x = 966.70 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.41x = 225,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,811.45/644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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