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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.47, 966.72 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.47, 966.72 and 293 is: 439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.47 : 966.72 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.47/966.72 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.47x = 966.72 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.47x = 283,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,248.96/644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.51

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