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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.71, 967.42 and 279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.71, 967.42 and 279.50 is: 419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.71 : 967.42 = 279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.71/967.42 = 279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.71x = 967.42 × 279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.71x = 270,390.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,390.07/644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.40

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