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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.63, 966.96 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.63, 966.96 and 211.82 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.63 : 966.96 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.63/966.96 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.63x = 966.96 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.63x = 204,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,816.63/644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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