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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.73, 967.17 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.73, 967.17 and 205.83 is: 308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.73 : 967.17 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.73/967.17 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.73x = 967.17 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.73x = 199,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,067.77/644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.76

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