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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.90, 966.85 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.90, 966.85 and 320.01 is: 479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.90 : 966.85 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.90/966.85 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.90x = 966.85 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.90x = 309,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,400.87/644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.77

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