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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.33, 966.57 and 205.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.33, 966.57 and 205.55 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.33 : 966.57 = 205.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.33/966.57 = 205.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.33x = 966.57 × 205.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.33x = 198,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,678.46/644.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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