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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.49, 965.43 and 297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.49, 965.43 and 297.34 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.49 : 965.43 = 297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.49/965.43 = 297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.49x = 965.43 × 297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.49x = 287,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,060.96/644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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