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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.02, 966.03 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.02, 966.03 and 211.17 is: 316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.02 : 966.03 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.02/966.03 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.02x = 966.03 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.02x = 203,999.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,999.39/644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.76

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