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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.52, 966.84 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.52, 966.84 and 211.68 is: 317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.52 : 966.84 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.52/966.84 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.52x = 966.84 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.52x = 204,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,660.69/644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.54

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