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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.44, 966.71 and 319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.44, 966.71 and 319.72 is: 479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.44 : 966.71 = 319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.44/966.71 = 319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.44x = 966.71 × 319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.44x = 309,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,076.52/644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.60

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