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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.49, 966.16 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.49, 966.16 and 336.56 is: 504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.49 : 966.16 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.49/966.16 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.49x = 966.16 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.49x = 325,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,170.02/644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.54

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