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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.65, 966.36 and 298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.65, 966.36 and 298.21 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.65 : 966.36 = 298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.65/966.36 = 298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.65x = 966.36 × 298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.65x = 288,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,178.22/644.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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