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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.83, 966.37 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.83, 966.37 and 297.40 is: 445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.83 : 966.37 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.83/966.37 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.83x = 966.37 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.83x = 287,395.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,395.28/644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.69

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