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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.94, 966.78 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.94, 966.78 and 336.18 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.94 : 966.78 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.94/966.78 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.94x = 966.78 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.94x = 325,012.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,012.10/644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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