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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.55, 966.81 and 205.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.55, 966.81 and 205.78 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.55 : 966.81 = 205.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.55/966.81 = 205.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.55x = 966.81 × 205.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.55x = 198,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,950.16/644.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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