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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.52, 966.88 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.52, 966.88 and 298.20 is: 447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.52 : 966.88 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.52/966.88 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.52x = 966.88 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.52x = 288,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,323.62/644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.35

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