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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 966.88 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 966.88 and 211.80 is: 317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 966.88 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/966.88 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 966.88 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 204,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,785.18/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.65

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