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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.45, 965.86 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.45, 965.86 and 319.10 is: 478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.45 : 965.86 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.45/965.86 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.45x = 965.86 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.45x = 308,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,200.30/644.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.24

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