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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.32, 965.84 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.32, 965.84 and 320.16 is: 479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.32 : 965.84 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.32/965.84 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.32x = 965.84 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.32x = 309,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,223.33/644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.92

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