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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.70, 966.15 and 278.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.70, 966.15 and 278.97 is: 418.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.70 : 966.15 = 278.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.70/966.15 = 278.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.70x = 966.15 × 278.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.70x = 269,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,526.87/644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.07

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