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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.60, 966.92 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.60, 966.92 and 336.04 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.60 : 966.92 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.60/966.92 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.60x = 966.92 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.60x = 324,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,923.80/644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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