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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.10, 965.73 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.10, 965.73 and 319.68 is: 479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.10 : 965.73 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.10/965.73 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.10x = 965.73 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.10x = 308,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,724.57/644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.31

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