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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.78, 968.00 and 336.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.78, 968.00 and 336.85 is: 505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.78 : 968.00 = 336.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.78/968.00 = 336.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.78x = 968.00 × 336.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.78x = 326,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,064.28/644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.70

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