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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.34, 966.42 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.34, 966.42 and 319.56 is: 479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.34 : 966.42 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.34/966.42 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.34x = 966.42 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.34x = 308,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,829.18/644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.30

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