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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 966.33 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 966.33 and 274.68 is: 411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 966.33 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/966.33 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 966.33 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 265,431.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,431.52/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.73

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