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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.33, 966.63 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.33, 966.63 and 205.71 is: 308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.33 : 966.63 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.33/966.63 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.33x = 966.63 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.33x = 198,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,848.39/644.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.61

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