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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.76, 966.60 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.76, 966.60 and 279.72 is: 419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.76 : 966.60 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.76/966.60 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.76x = 966.60 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.76x = 270,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,377.35/644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.35

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