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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.79, 966.66 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.79, 966.66 and 319.98 is: 479.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.79 : 966.66 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.79/966.66 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.79x = 966.66 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.79x = 309,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,311.87/644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.71

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