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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 968.07 and 319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 968.07 and 319.76 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 968.07 = 319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/968.07 = 319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 968.07 × 319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 309,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,545.22/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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