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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.47, 965.91 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.47, 965.91 and 297.32 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.47 : 965.91 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.47/965.91 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.47x = 965.91 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.47x = 287,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,184.96/644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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