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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.54, 965.58 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.54, 965.58 and 320.13 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.54 : 965.58 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.54/965.58 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.54x = 965.58 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.54x = 309,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,111.13/644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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