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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.62, 966.93 and 336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.62, 966.93 and 336.41 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.62 : 966.93 = 336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.62/966.93 = 336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.62x = 966.93 × 336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.62x = 325,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,284.92/644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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