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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.39, 964.79 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.39, 964.79 and 335.57 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.39 : 964.79 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.39/964.79 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.39x = 964.79 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.39x = 323,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,752.90/644.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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