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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.83, 967.66 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.83, 967.66 and 279.65 is: 419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.83 : 967.66 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.83/967.66 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.83x = 967.66 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.83x = 270,607.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,607.84/644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.66

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