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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.44, 966.72 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.44, 966.72 and 319.60 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.44 : 966.72 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.44/966.72 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.44x = 966.72 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.44x = 308,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,963.71/644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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