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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.17, 964.91 and 335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.17, 964.91 and 335.11 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.17 : 964.91 = 335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.17/964.91 = 335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.17x = 964.91 × 335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.17x = 323,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,349.31/644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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