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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.43, 966.78 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.43, 966.78 and 279.12 is: 418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.43 : 966.78 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.43/966.78 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.43x = 966.78 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.43x = 269,847.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,847.63/644.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.74

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