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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.72, 966.31 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.72, 966.31 and 297.57 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.72 : 966.31 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.72/966.31 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.72x = 966.31 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.72x = 287,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,543.38/644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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