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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.48, 965.92 and 278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.48, 965.92 and 278.86 is: 417.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.48 : 965.92 = 278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.48/965.92 = 278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.48x = 965.92 × 278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.48x = 269,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,356.45/644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.94

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