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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 966.92 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 966.92 and 211.76 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 966.92 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/966.92 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 966.92 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 204,754.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,754.98/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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