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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.17, 965.04 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.17, 965.04 and 335.56 is: 502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.17 : 965.04 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.17/965.04 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.17x = 965.04 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.17x = 323,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,828.82/644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.71

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