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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.46, 966.98 and 315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.46, 966.98 and 315.22 is: 472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.46 : 966.98 = 315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.46/966.98 = 315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.46x = 966.98 × 315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.46x = 304,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,811.44/644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.97

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