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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 966.62 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 966.62 and 233.64 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 966.62 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/966.62 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 966.62 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 225,839.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,839.93/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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