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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.59, 966.27 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.59, 966.27 and 211.46 is: 316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.59 : 966.27 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.59/966.27 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.59x = 966.27 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.59x = 204,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,327.45/644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.99

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