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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.62, 966.56 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.62, 966.56 and 205.79 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.62 : 966.56 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.62/966.56 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.62x = 966.56 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.62x = 198,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,904.06/644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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