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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 966 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 966 and 336.16 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 966 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/966 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 966 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 324,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,730.56/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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