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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.90, 967.62 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.90, 967.62 and 316.14 is: 474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.90 : 967.62 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.90/967.62 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.90x = 967.62 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.90x = 305,903.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,903.39/644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.35

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