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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.19, 966.42 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.19, 966.42 and 211.32 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.19 : 966.42 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.19/966.42 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.19x = 966.42 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.19x = 204,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,219.04/644.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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