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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.50, 965.88 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.50, 965.88 and 335.70 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.50 : 965.88 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.50/965.88 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.50x = 965.88 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.50x = 324,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,245.92/644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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