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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 965.54 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 965.54 and 319.23 is: 478.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 965.54 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/965.54 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 965.54 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 308,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,227.74/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.58

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