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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.44, 967.10 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.44, 967.10 and 279.27 is: 419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.44 : 967.10 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.44/967.10 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.44x = 967.10 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.44x = 270,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,082.02/644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.10

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