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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 966.23 and 205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 966.23 and 205.45 is: 308.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 966.23 = 205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/966.23 = 205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 966.23 × 205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 198,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,511.95/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.17

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