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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.51, 966.20 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.51, 966.20 and 297.60 is: 446.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.51 : 966.20 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.51/966.20 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.51x = 966.20 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.51x = 287,539.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,539.63/644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.14

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