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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.76, 966.24 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.76, 966.24 and 336.60 is: 504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.76 : 966.24 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.76/966.24 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.76x = 966.24 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.76x = 325,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,236.38/644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.43

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