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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 966.34 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 966.34 and 211.40 is: 317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 966.34 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/966.34 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 966.34 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 204,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,284.28/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.07

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