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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.48, 965.60 and 335.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.48, 965.60 and 335.87 is: 503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.48 : 965.60 = 335.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.48/965.60 = 335.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.48x = 965.60 × 335.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.48x = 324,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,316.07/644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.22

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