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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.40, 966.51 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.40, 966.51 and 211.50 is: 317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.40 : 966.51 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.40/966.51 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.40x = 966.51 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.40x = 204,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,416.87/644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.22

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