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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.71, 967.19 and 212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.71, 967.19 and 212.17 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.71 : 967.19 = 212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.71/967.19 = 212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.71x = 967.19 × 212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.71x = 205,208.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,208.70/644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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