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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.42, 965.99 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.42, 965.99 and 336.30 is: 504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.42 : 965.99 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.42/965.99 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.42x = 965.99 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.42x = 324,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,860.76/644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.12

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