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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.18, 965.12 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.18, 965.12 and 335.57 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.18 : 965.12 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.18/965.12 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.18x = 965.12 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.18x = 323,858.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,858.81/644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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