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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.61, 965.62 and 297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.61, 965.62 and 297.46 is: 445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.61 : 965.62 = 297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.61/965.62 = 297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.61x = 965.62 × 297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.61x = 287,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,230.17/644.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.59

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