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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.38, 966.22 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.38, 966.22 and 335.49 is: 503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.38 : 966.22 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.38/966.22 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.38x = 966.22 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.38x = 324,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,157.15/644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.05

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