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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 967.16 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 967.16 and 211.82 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 967.16 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/967.16 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 967.16 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 204,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,863.83/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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