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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 965.97 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 965.97 and 335.79 is: 503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 965.97 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/965.97 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 965.97 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 324,363.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,363.07/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.22

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