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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.45, 967.21 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.45, 967.21 and 298.17 is: 447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.45 : 967.21 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.45/967.21 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.45x = 967.21 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.45x = 288,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,392.26/644.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.50

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