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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.50, 966.84 and 297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.50, 966.84 and 297.82 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.50 : 966.84 = 297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.50/966.84 = 297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.50x = 966.84 × 297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.50x = 287,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,944.29/644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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