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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.52, 966.64 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.52, 966.64 and 315.46 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.52 : 966.64 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.52/966.64 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.52x = 966.64 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.52x = 304,936.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,936.25/644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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