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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.46, 967.04 and 279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.46, 967.04 and 279.25 is: 419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.46 : 967.04 = 279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.46/967.04 = 279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.46x = 967.04 × 279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.46x = 270,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,043.15/644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.02

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