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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 967.11 and 211.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 967.11 and 211.78 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 967.11 = 211.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/967.11 = 211.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 967.11 × 211.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 204,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,814.56/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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