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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.40, 967.32 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.40, 967.32 and 319.68 is: 479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.40 : 967.32 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.40/967.32 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.40x = 967.32 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.40x = 309,232.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,232.86/644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.88

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