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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.36, 966.54 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.36, 966.54 and 211.54 is: 317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.36 : 966.54 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.36/966.54 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.36x = 966.54 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.36x = 204,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,461.87/644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.31

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