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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.71, 966.27 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.71, 966.27 and 297.55 is: 445.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.71 : 966.27 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.71/966.27 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.71x = 966.27 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.71x = 287,513.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,513.64/644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.96

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