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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.59, 966.63 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.59, 966.63 and 233.60 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.59 : 966.63 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.59/966.63 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.59x = 966.63 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.59x = 225,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,804.77/644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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