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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.34, 966.57 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.34, 966.57 and 211.58 is: 317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.34 : 966.57 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.34/966.57 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.34x = 966.57 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.34x = 204,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,506.88/644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.39

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