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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.71, 966.66 and 356.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.71, 966.66 and 356.35 is: 534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.71 : 966.66 = 356.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.71/966.66 = 356.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.71x = 966.66 × 356.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.71x = 344,469.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,469.29/644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.30

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