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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.40, 966.54 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.40, 966.54 and 211.50 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.40 : 966.54 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.40/966.54 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.40x = 966.54 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.40x = 204,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,423.21/644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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