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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.41, 966.33 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.41, 966.33 and 205.58 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.41 : 966.33 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.41/966.33 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.41x = 966.33 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.41x = 198,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,658.12/644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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