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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 966.71 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 966.71 and 319.64 is: 479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 966.71 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/966.71 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 966.71 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 308,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,995.15/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.60

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