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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.72, 967.15 and 205.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.72, 967.15 and 205.87 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.72 : 967.15 = 205.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.72/967.15 = 205.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.72x = 967.15 × 205.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.72x = 199,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,102.33/644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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