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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.13, 966.33 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.13, 966.33 and 319.68 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.13 : 966.33 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.13/966.33 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.13x = 966.33 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.13x = 308,916.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,916.37/644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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