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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 966.53 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 966.53 and 336.12 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 966.53 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/966.53 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 966.53 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 324,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,875.43/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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