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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 966.50 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 966.50 and 211.32 is: 317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 966.50 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/966.50 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 966.50 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 204,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,240.78/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.01

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