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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.20, 965.94 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.20, 965.94 and 211.32 is: 316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.20 : 965.94 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.20/965.94 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.20x = 965.94 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.20x = 204,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,122.44/644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.86

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