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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.88, 966.88 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.88, 966.88 and 279.36 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.88 : 966.88 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.88/966.88 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.88x = 966.88 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.88x = 270,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,107.60/644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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