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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.54, 966.81 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.54, 966.81 and 279.14 is: 418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.54 : 966.81 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.54/966.81 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.54x = 966.81 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.54x = 269,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,875.34/644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.71

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