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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.55, 966.89 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.55, 966.89 and 211.74 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.55 : 966.89 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.55/966.89 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.55x = 966.89 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.55x = 204,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,729.29/644.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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