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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.95, 967.47 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.95, 967.47 and 279.76 is: 419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.95 : 967.47 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.95/967.47 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.95x = 967.47 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.95x = 270,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,659.41/644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.66

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