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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.38, 965.67 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.38, 965.67 and 335.62 is: 502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.38 : 965.67 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.38/965.67 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.38x = 965.67 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.38x = 324,098.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,098.17/644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.96

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