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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.46, 966.74 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.46, 966.74 and 211.64 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.46 : 966.74 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.46/966.74 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.46x = 966.74 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.46x = 204,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,600.85/644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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