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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.48, 966.08 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.48, 966.08 and 254.27 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.48 : 966.08 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.48/966.08 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.48x = 966.08 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.48x = 245,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,644.74/644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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