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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.65, 966.88 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.65, 966.88 and 211.75 is: 317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.65 : 966.88 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.65/966.88 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.65x = 966.88 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.65x = 204,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,736.84/644.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.59

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