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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.81, 965.57 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.81, 965.57 and 319.32 is: 478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.81 : 965.57 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.81/965.57 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.81x = 965.57 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.81x = 308,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,324.22/644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.17

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