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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.80, 966.72 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.80, 966.72 and 320.39 is: 480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.80 : 966.72 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.80/966.72 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.80x = 966.72 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.80x = 309,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,727.42/644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.35

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