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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.32, 965.61 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.32, 965.61 and 335.53 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.32 : 965.61 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.32/965.61 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.32x = 965.61 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.32x = 323,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,991.12/644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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