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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.43, 965.70 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.43, 965.70 and 320.04 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.43 : 965.70 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.43/965.70 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.43x = 965.70 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.43x = 309,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,062.63/644.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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