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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.06, 965.82 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.06, 965.82 and 211.16 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.06 : 965.82 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.06/965.82 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.06x = 965.82 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.06x = 203,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,942.55/644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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