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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 965.90 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 965.90 and 211.16 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 965.90 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/965.90 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 965.90 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 203,959.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,959.44/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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