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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 966.54 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 966.54 and 319.84 is: 479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 966.54 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/966.54 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 966.54 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 309,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,138.15/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.52

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