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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 966.67 and 298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 966.67 and 298.15 is: 446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 966.67 = 298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/966.67 = 298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 966.67 × 298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 288,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,209.50/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.63

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