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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.58, 966.75 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.58, 966.75 and 211.68 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.58 : 966.75 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.58/966.75 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.58x = 966.75 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.58x = 204,641.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,641.64/644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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