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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.22, 966.42 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.22, 966.42 and 319.50 is: 479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.22 : 966.42 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.22/966.42 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.22x = 966.42 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.22x = 308,771.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,771.19/644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.29

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