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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.47, 966.53 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.47, 966.53 and 279.18 is: 418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.47 : 966.53 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.47/966.53 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.47x = 966.53 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.47x = 269,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,836.54/644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.70

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