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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.42, 965.28 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.42, 965.28 and 335.36 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.42 : 965.28 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.42/965.28 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.42x = 965.28 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.42x = 323,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,716.30/644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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