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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.90, 966.05 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.90, 966.05 and 297.74 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.90 : 966.05 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.90/966.05 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.90x = 966.05 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.90x = 287,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,626.15/644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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