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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.49, 966.80 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.49, 966.80 and 211.65 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.49 : 966.80 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.49/966.80 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.49x = 966.80 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.49x = 204,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,620.12/644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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