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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.75, 966.71 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.75, 966.71 and 233.87 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.75 : 966.71 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.75/966.71 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.75x = 966.71 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.75x = 226,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,087.47/644.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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