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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.11, 965.26 and 319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.11, 965.26 and 319.15 is: 478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.11 : 965.26 = 319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.11/965.26 = 319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.11x = 965.26 × 319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.11x = 308,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,057.10/644.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.27

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