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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.29, 965.73 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.29, 965.73 and 331.96 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.29 : 965.73 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.29/965.73 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.29x = 965.73 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.29x = 320,584.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,584.98/644.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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