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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 965.99 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 965.99 and 297.15 is: 445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 965.99 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/965.99 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 965.99 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 287,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,042.26/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.32

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