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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.40, 966.50 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.40, 966.50 and 315.24 is: 472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.40 : 966.50 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.40/966.50 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.40x = 966.50 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.40x = 304,679.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,679.46/644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.81

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