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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.96, 966.96 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.96, 966.96 and 356.32 is: 534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.96 : 966.96 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.96/966.96 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.96x = 966.96 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.96x = 344,547.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,547.19/644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.21

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