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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.48, 966.71 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.48, 966.71 and 233.62 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.48 : 966.71 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.48/966.71 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.48x = 966.71 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.48x = 225,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,840.96/644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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