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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.18, 966.41 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.18, 966.41 and 211.32 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.18 : 966.41 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.18/966.41 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.18x = 966.41 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.18x = 204,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,221.76/644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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