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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 966.71 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 966.71 and 336.02 is: 503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 966.71 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/966.71 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 966.71 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 324,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,833.89/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.95

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