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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.70, 966.27 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.70, 966.27 and 297.56 is: 445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.70 : 966.27 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.70/966.27 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.70x = 966.27 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.70x = 287,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,523.30/644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.98

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