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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.27, 966.54 and 205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.27, 966.54 and 205.65 is: 308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.27 : 966.54 = 205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.27/966.54 = 205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.27x = 966.54 × 205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.27x = 198,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,768.69/644.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.52

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