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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.66, 967.08 and 211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.66, 967.08 and 211.71 is: 317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.66 : 967.08 = 211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.66/967.08 = 211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.66x = 967.08 × 211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.66x = 204,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,740.51/644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.60

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