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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 966.41 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 966.41 and 274.60 is: 411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 966.41 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/966.41 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 966.41 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 265,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,372.40/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.71

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