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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.93, 966.04 and 211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.93, 966.04 and 211.07 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.93 : 966.04 = 211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.93/966.04 = 211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.93x = 966.04 × 211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.93x = 203,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,901.01/643.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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