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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.92, 967.68 and 279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.92, 967.68 and 279.94 is: 420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.92 : 967.68 = 279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.92/967.68 = 279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.92x = 967.68 × 279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.92x = 270,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,892.34/644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.04

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